Their waste can be good for plants.
Food consumption goes hand in hand with waste production . Have you ever noticed how much waste you produce while preparing a meal?
This is a normal and inevitable process, especially when you are forced to throw away all the inedible parts of the food. However, this does not mean that they are no longer useful , on the contrary.
In addition to properly disposing of this waste in accordance with selective collection rules, it can also be used for other uses, thus reducing the impact on waste. In particular, many food wastes actually contain important nutrients and substances for plants that can therefore benefit in terms of growth and health.
So let’s see how to make natural fertilizers for your plants from food waste.
Necessary
- Eggshells
- Coffee grounds
- Water
- Banana peel
Procedure
- To make excellent fertilizer, let the eggshells dry for just 1-2 days.
- After that, crumble them and add 1 teaspoon of ground coffee.
- Apply it directly around the plant, gently mixing it into the top layer of soil.
- If you prefer a liquid fertilizer: cut the banana peel into small pieces and soak it in water.
- Let sit for 3-4 days, then strain and dilute with water.
- Wet the soil with the solution obtained.